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A bit Batmobile and a bit KITT, the star of the TV series Knight Rider, but with several influences derived from the Corvette could sum up the Pontiac Phantom, the muscle car produced exclusively as a concept designed by Bill Mitchell. The creator of the first two generations of the...

Pontiac Phantom: The engineless muscle car that never came to life

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Frank Flynn took ownership of this 1966 Pontiac GTO back in 1967, when he was 18 years old. A Ford dealership in Philadelphia had just taken the GTO in on trade from the elderly gentlemen who had bought it new. Why was he trading it in after owing it for nine months? The story is, he said the car was too fast and he wanted something more tame. A friend of Frank’s worked at the dealership and told him about the recent trade-in. Frank rushed to the dealership, and upon seeing the GTO, he knew he had to have it. He signed the papers for the $1,900 sale price and committed to the $62-per-month payment plan.

The Owner of This 1966 Pontiac GTO Had It Restored After Having It for 57 Years!

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The Pontiac GTO is often regarded as the car that kicked off the muscle car era. We explain what GTO stands for and where those letters originated.

What Does GTO Stand For On The Pontiac Muscle Car?

A surprise champion emerged from the muscle car pack in 1964 the Pontiac GTO. Introduced as an optional package for the midsize LeMans, the GTO defied Pontiac’s modest sales target of 5,000 units by a staggering margin, moving an impressive 32,450 in its debut year. This unexpected success story...

1964 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power: Rare Classic to Headline Mecum’s Florida Auction

While the Pontiac brand is no longer with us, they still have quite a history to look back on, including these beautiful convertibles they made.

5 Of The Most Iconic Pontiac Convertibles Ever Made

Jennifer Lopez is catching shade as users on Instagram react to recent photos of her. The singer and actress is fresh from her 55th birthday last week, and Just Jared made sure to mention her as the “birthday girl.”. Continuing with the bicycle rides she’s been making July headlines...

Jennifer Lopez Looks ‘Ridiculous’ In Birthday Sundress On Bicycle

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The Ford Mustang GTD takes the nameplate to new heights. But it's less of a Mustang than it is a full-fledged supercar. 
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The Ford Mustang GTD Is Less of a Mustang and More of a Track-Ready Supercar

Wayne, MI

A 1966 Corvette Stingray, a car that traversed the 2,266-mile expanse between Hollywood, California, and Wayne, Michigan twice before its final resting place, is part of an extraordinary three-car collection. Sharing its garage since the early 70s is an untouched 1973 Corvette, while a 1949 DeSoto has held its position between the two sports cars for nearly half a century.

Discovering a Vintage Treasure: The Revealed History of a 1966 Corvette Stingray, a 1973 Corvette, and a 1949 DeSoto

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Hampson Auctions is set to offer car enthusiasts a great lineup of cars at its flagship Oulton Park Gold Cup sale on 28 July. The prestigious event at the Oulton Park circuit promises a captivating selection of classic automobiles, featuring everything from neglected treasures to meticulously restored gems. Among the...

Jaguar and Rolls-Royce barn finds heading to auction this weekend

A 2008 Corvette Z51 has been drastically transformed with a comprehensive Valarra bodykit. Found beneath the skin are new BC Racing coilovers and an aftermarket exhaust. No modifications have been made to the LS3 6.2-liter naturally-aspirated V8. This wild creation, resembling an intricate kit car built in someone’s shed, is...

Love It Or Hate It? Remastered Corvette With Valarra Bodykit Seeks New Owner

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Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

The Pagani Utopia Roadster is the automaker's latest supercar. Pagani said it will build 130 Utopia Roadsters and each will cost $3.4 million. The Utopia Roadster weighs 2,822 pounds and has 852 hp. Pagani on Tuesday took the wraps off the open-top version of its Utopia supercar. The new Utopia...

Pagani Utopia Roadster arrives as 852-hp drop-top with manual transmission

There is something undeniably magical about convertible sports cars. The wind in your hair, the roar of the engine, and the feeling of freedom as you cruise down an open road – it's a driving experience like no other. Over the years, many of these open-top wonders have faded into obscurity, overshadowed by modern marvels and changing tastes. But for those of us who remember the thrill, these lost sports cars hold a special place in our hearts. In this article, we'll take a nostalgic journey through some of the top convertible sports cars that time forgot.

Top 10 Convertible Sports Cars Lost In Time

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The manual gearbox isn't the most popular transmission in the United States. Only a select few prefer a sick shift, with mainstream consumer interest having largely shifted to automatic and CVT units. On top of the convenience of the automatic or CVT, manuals aren't a cheaper option anymore. Back in the day, the manual transmission was standard kit on many cars, with the automatic options having an up-charge, but that's no longer the case. And since automatics are generally more frugal, more buyers are opting for those - and thus, also more manufacturers.

There's Only One Manual AWD Sports Sedan Left In America

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

( ) – Muscle cars are as American as baseball and apple pie. Over the last 60 years several Asian and European automakers have co-opted the classic muscle car recipe – a large V8 engine stuffed into a smaller, rear-wheel drive platform – but muscle cars remain an American phenomena.

Top 20 American Muscle Cars

Today’s muscle car aficionado is well-versed on the second-generation Chrysler Hemi, which initially appeared in race form for the 1964 race season and in Street Hemi form from 1966 to 1971 in Dodge and Plymouth production cars. Because the Hemi had been in Chrysler cars from 1951 to 1958 in its original incarnation, the idea of a V-8 with hemispherical combustion chambers was not new, but as you can tell from author and publisher Ray Brock’s enthusiasm in the following cover feature from April 1964, it was nothing short of earth-shattering. —Johnny Hunkins.

Chrysler’s Second-Gen Hemi Engine Had a Seismic Impact on Hot Rodding

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This 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupe Might Be The Weirdest Car Being Auctioned In Monterey

Countless Ferraris, Porsches, and other classics will be auctioned during Monterey Car Week. This 2008 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe is also going up for grabs. It’s...

This 2008 Pontiac G6 Coupe Might Be The Weirdest Car Being Auctioned In Monterey

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